An Independent-Measures Research Study Compares Three Treatment Conditions Using a Sample

question 9

Multiple Choice

An independent-measures research study compares three treatment conditions using a sample of n = 5 in each treatment.For this study,the three samples have SS₁ = 10,SS₂ = 20,and SS₃ = 15.What value would be obtained for MSwᵢthᵢn?

• A)45/14
• B)45/12
• C)10/2
• D)10/3

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